See Ya, Chips: Tips for the Perfect Mani/Pedi!

Being polished is the perfect accessory in any season - but lets be honest, keeping your nail beds beautified isn't always the easiest task.

Well, fear those chipped mani/pedis no more! Manicurist to the stars Deborah Lippmann (whose clientele list includes Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Kate Winslet) has dished the deets on Tinseltown's favorite lust-worthy lacquer - CND's Shellac.

According to Lippmann, the new polish-gel hybrid lasts up to two full weeks and with it's nearly non-existent dry time and selection of 30 + shades, it's benefits are leaps and bounds above the rest.

"The dry time is super fast. You spend a couple minutes per layer under the UV lamp, but then it's 100 percent dry so I don't have to worry that [my clients are] going to put on a boot and smudge the polish. I use it on photo shoots, film junkets, the red carpet -- anywhere when the polish has to be perfect and stay on. Shellac should last a week to two weeks depending on how hard you are on your nails."

And while she's so-obsessed with Shellac, Deborah warns wearers of the upkeep. "You don't want to peel it if the product starts to lift or loosen at the cuticle. It's super fun to peel, but don't do it! It's 100 percent damaging to the nail," she explained, adding, "Be careful when you're having it removed -- they take a stick and push back the product after they've soaked your nails. Make sure they're gentle with the stick -- don't be after to tell them they're scraping too hard."